Peaceful, Romantic Caribbean getaway on the 'secret' Virgin Island

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Paradise awaits on the unspoiled beaches of Culebra!

Sunset from Punto Soldado--the beach closest to our house. Excellent snorkeling!

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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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Culebra, Puerto Rico

Culebra National Wildlife Reserve
‪18 min walk‬
Culebra Ferry Terminal
‪6 min drive‬
Flamenco Beach
‪9 min drive‬
Culebra (CPX-Benjamin Rivera Noriega)
‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Casita

1 Queen Bed

Main House Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Main House Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main House Sleeping Alcove

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Casita Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main House Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor Shower Main House

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Dining area

About this property

Our classic beach house and master suite casita is a spacious, memorable property that provides a peaceful, romantic and/or family friendly, off the grid getaway. Located on 5 private acres which ends on our mountaintop--Its charms are simple and unpretentious. We hope you find peace and tranquility as well as perfect beach days every moment of your visit. Private dead end road, gated entrance, double sized decks. Main house has 2 bedrooms both with queen size bed. Second bedroom also has day bed. Bonus sleeping alcove off the living room with twin bed. Master suite casita has queen bed, full bath, separate covered deck and kitchenette. Property sleeps up to 6 comfortably. Rustic beach modern interior design with open concept, ceiling fans, slate floors, modern kitchen with gas stove, beautiful large bathrooms, outdoor shower, propane grill. Sweeping water and Virgin Island views and constant gentle breezes. One of a kind. Relax and recharge in paradise.

Property manager

Hilary Vartanian

Languages

English

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Parking available

Ocean view

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

renters must take garbage when they leave

please wash any remaining dishes before leaving

must receive proof of vaccination prior upon arrival

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 210955

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Culebra

Located in Culebra, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Flamenco Beach and Culebra National Wildlife Reserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Culebra Ferry Terminal. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Culebra, Puerto Rico

What's nearby

Culebra National Wildlife Reserve - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Culebra Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
Tamarindo Beach - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
Flamenco Beach - 9 min drive - 4.9 km
Culebrita Beach - 12 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

Culebra (CPX-Benjamin Rivera Noriega) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pandeli - ‬6 min drive
‪Culebra Coffee - ‬5 min drive
‪Mamacita's - ‬6 min drive
‪Costa del Sol - ‬5 min drive
‪Heather's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful, Romantic Caribbean getaway on the 'secret' Virgin Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful, Romantic Caribbean getaway on the 'secret' Virgin Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful, Romantic Caribbean getaway on the 'secret' Virgin Island?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful, Romantic Caribbean getaway on the 'secret' Virgin Island located?

This family-friendly Culebra holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Culebra National Wildlife Reserve, Culebra Ferry Terminal and Punta Melones. Playa Melones and Playa Tampico are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

20 April 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base for visiting Culebra

Lovely house. It was great to stay in the smaller house while our teens stayed in the bigger house. Easy to get to the assorted beaches and town. I hope we can stay here the next stay in Culebra

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

22 April 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Total relaxation

The house and casita were a perfect housing situation for our family of 6. The kids stayed in the house, and the parents had peace and quiet in the casita. We would 100% stay here again! The breeze at night was amazing. We were very comfortable here

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark V.

5 April 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded Culebra Get-a-way

Wonderful stay on Culebra in a secluded, quiet location. Beautiful sunrises over Ensenada Honda and star-filled nights from the deck. Loved the outdoor shower. Easy to get to all the island destinations, but one does need a 4-wheel drive vehicle to get up the 15% grade, dirt driveway/road. Responsive hosts and comfortable accommodations.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

29 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break in paradise!

Beautiful property away from any of the busy areas of Culebra-which isn’t much to begin with. Great snorkeling at Punto Salato within minutes and all the other beaches are easy commutes. Flamenco is truly beautiful and found turtles at Tamarinda every time. Owners were very helpful and responsive. Jesse met us at the airport to show us to the property and was a lifesaver when we had some issues with the rental car office. Main house was a bit bigger than we expected and our 14 yet old loved the privacy of his own casita! Highly recommended slice of paradis!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

30 December 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Family Trip

Terrific place for our family to spend a week in Culebra. Property was comfortable and secluded, very private. Located on top of a hill where we could enjoy views of trees and the water in the distance. Relatively close to town and the surrounding beaches.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

13 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay

The property is very private, clean and comfortable! The evening breeze in the main house and casita make for a restful and peaceful nights sleep. The book collection and board games were also great fun. The communication and responses from the owner were timely and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan T.

25 February 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot! Private but close to beaches and town! The house is well accommodated!

We have stayed here before and definitely will again! Just love this place!

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura Dale B.

11 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot

Casa Estrella is a thoughtfully designed and curated home. We enjoyed the views, breezes, and walk to the snorkeling beach. We hope to return next year.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

26 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely wonderful getaway!

What we were looking for with this trip was to get away from all of the stresses of every day life and to mainly just go relax for a while. This property proved to be exactly what we were looking for. It had ample space for all 6 of us, a wonderful view that included several rainbows, a huge supply of books for us to peruse, and a short commute to town (~5 mins) and several beaches (~15 mins). We will definitely be back.

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orion L.

25 February 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy beach retreat

The house felt just like our home in Vermont, tucked away up in the hills with total privacy. It’s definitely a family dwelling, and the back porch is legendary. Will definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rashid K., Chicago, United States

30 January 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Great VRBO experience, perfect location but you definitely need a jeep to get up the hill. The view is amazing and the space is very nice. The guest space is also very nice and gave us lots of room to spread out.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hanna B.

12 January 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week in Culebra

The house was great, very different from home. We loves the perfect seabreeze through the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

26 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, Peaceful, Unique

This house and property were the perfect getaway for my family. It is well-appointed, spacious and quiet - remote enough to have your privacy, but a short drive to restaurants and shops. Beautiful sunrise views from the deck, large living areas, comfy beds, well-stocked kitchen. And your host provides you with an excellent amount of information to help you make the most of this beautiful little gem of an island.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa Estrella, a house in the stars

It’s my second time renting this beautiful property. The simplicity of the structure, the quiet of the mountaintop, the morning birds, the starty nights!! I will go to Culebra once or twice a year, will always rent this house!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bret K.

1 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation

Perfect group trip to Culebra! The house was everything we were expecting. The one drawback was that one of the bedrooms does not have a door and is open to the rest of the house. However, it didn’t take away from our great vacation and stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon L.

27 February 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Isolated with great views

The house and casita provided an excellent private home base for our vacation in Culebra. The beaches and town are easily within a short drive. The secluded hillside location is quiet and picturesque. An improvement would be a clothesline, especially since each person is allotted only two towels for the week and beach excursions are a major activity on Culebra and Culebrita. We had 6 adults and one child. It felt spacious and well supplied for preparing meals and leisure entertainment. This is a great vacation house.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

28 March 2018

Beautiful, Quiet, comfortable home.

We loved our stay in February of 2018. The island has revovered well from the hurricanes. Hillarys' home is well designed, open, airy and has a magnificent back deck that overlooks the bay. It is sunny in the early mornings and then wonderfully shaded in the hotter parts of the day. We could have spent the whole trip on the deck. We became addicted to the outdoor shower. Culebra is quiet, the beaches are amazing and the night sky is unspoiled and spectacular. The owners make staying here easy and welcoming...we highly reccommend it.

Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Tracey B., RIdgefield

28 March 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday getaway

So glad we listened to Hillary and rented a Jeep no way could we have got up there in a UTV especially that last section of the driveway :-) Nice away from it all place, I love d the ambience furnishings etc felt very at home. Just to warn future travelers in Culebra right now most restaurants are closed and if you land on a Sunday you better rush to the supermarket before 1:00 p.m., difficult finding food! Great views and breezes, great family space but if couples then not much privacy, we utilized the little casita as there were two couples and that worked out great

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

14 March 2017

Spectacular private setting for those seeking peace and solitude.

This was our second stay at Casa Estrella. It's perched very high on a steep hill with spectacular views and the most wonderful breezes. You must rent a 4WD to reach the house. as its completely private location is at the end of a steep dirt road. There's nothing more wonderful than breakfast on the big deck or dinner under the stars. We especially love this special house doesn't feel like a sterile rental unit. Rather it is a beloved family home with many wonderful books, great CDS and DVDS, games, art, etc. We love returning there after a day at the beach, taking an outdoor shower and savoring the complete peace here. The kitchen is very well appointed and there's a huge gas grill. Very special is a network of protected nature trails above the house. Hilary is a very experienced host and offers thorough information and support.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brooke R., St. Louis

25 March 2019

A lovely house - perfect for a family to enjoy time together and the island.

I stayed here with my two children (ages 13 and 15) and my friend and her two daughters (ages 13 and 16) for spring break and we all had a wonderful time. We were all able to fit in the house itself - with enough room for privacy and alone-time, as well as hanging out and playing board games at night time. We loved every last thing about this house - and even got used to the drive up the hill to get to it! We didn't end up cooking anything other than breakfast at the house - primarily because no one wanted to be in charge of that - but the kitchen looked like it would be fine for cooking. The bedrooms were lovely, two of the kids fought over who got to sleep in the alcove, one of the kids slept in the couch in the living room, but we found it that didn't interfere with the use of the living room at all. We loved the outdoor shower and found boogie boards in the mud-room. The house is so peaceful, so airy, so sweet. And close to everything (what isn't, I guess). We loved everything about it. And Hilary was so helpful and lovely to talk to. Jesse and Debora, who helped us in, were amazing too. Everyone was very kind and thoughtful. Thank you so much!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

14 May 2017

Lovely retreat!

Our family of four rented this lovely hilltop home over Easter break. It has been lovingly decorated and has an AMAZING collection of DVDs, CDs, and coffee-table-style art, reference, and fiction books! We really enjoyed exploring these in our down time at the house and also enjoyed the gardens around the entryway. Most of our time at Culebra was spent at the various beaches, with a new snorkel adventure every day. The snorkeling directly from the beaches was better here than any other Carribean Island we have explored! (We have been to many). The Coral were in excellent condition and the plant and animal life was so diverse, with very dynamic terrain. We saw turtles, rays, and squid on multiple days and even found an Octopus! The reefs that required hikes to assess the beaches allowed us nice options to escape the Easter weekend crowds as well. This home is in an excellent location for exploring the island with a lovely view of the bay and hillside from the deck. The jeep ride up to the house was a bit intense the first time through, as it is very steep, but we got used to it after a couple of runs. :) The only set-backs for us were that we had anticipated having access to the laudry machine (and packed lightly for the Flamenco flight to the island) but found out on arrival that we could not do laundry or take showers more than rinsing off the soap/conditioner since the island was experiencing a drought. As it turned out, it was not at all a big deal, but something to be aware of as a possibility. Also, we had not noticed from the pictures and description that the master bedroom did not have a door and was open to the main space (and twin bed alcove). These are just items that could be important, depending on the group you are traveling with. Overall, we had a wonderful experience at this house and my husband especially loved all of the open natural space that the property offered for him to practice his Thai Chi! This home had such a personal touch and a very playful personality to it that made it very unique! We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

John S.

2 April 2018

Terrific Island Home

This was a lovely home for a stay on Culebra, located on the southern tip not far from Playa Punta Soldado. It is located at the top of a hill, behind a gate, and is quite secluded. There is a view of the bay and very wonderful breezes at all times. You can see two other homes on an adjacent hill in the distance, but beyond that, it is like you're all alone. A 4-wheel drive is a must to get up there. The main home is an open layout with the living area, dining area and kitchen all flowing together. There is a lovely and large deck for outdoor dining or sitting. There are two bedrooms, each with a queen or full size bed (I don't recall which). There is also a sleeping alcove with a twin bed off the living area (it is quite open to the rest of the house). As noted in other reviews, this is open concept. In addition to the alcove, one of the bedrooms has no door and it is open at the top as well (for air flow I would presume). So, if you're looking for privacy and sound proof bedrooms, this is not the place. Our early risers puttering around the kitchen definitely stirred the the rest of the house. The kitchen is stocked well enough if you want to cook. We prepared one full dinner and didn't lack necessary kitchen tools. A big grill outside makes cooking out easy. There was a supply of basics - spices, seasonings, oils, etc. They encourage you to bring drinking water, which we did. Some reviews noted a limited supply of water. We didn't have any problems like that at all - plenty of hot and cold water, though we tried not to go wild on our use. Electricity was never an issue and the wifi was strong. Our Verizon phones, though, didn't get signal up there. There is no air-conditioning, but with the breezes it would not have been needed or wanted. We also enjoyed the casita - a second cottage just above the main house. It has a queen bed, full bath, kitchenette and another lovely deck. This was a great escape and has all the privacy that the lower house may lack. Kudos to owner Hilary who may have been one of the most responsive hosts I've interacted with. We booked right before Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, so I had some anxiety about even going. Hilary was great at assuring me and always quick to respond to messages. Thanks Hilary. And she also had a local caretaker Jesse who met us at the airport and helped get us situated. We hope to return.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Laura G.

25 March 2025

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Turnkey

26 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

21 April 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot on a wonderful island!

We had such a fantastic four days in Culebra and only wish we had stayed longer. We felt this house was perfectly situated - very quiet and breezy, especially out on the deck. We were worried about the driveway after reading the description but it was fine, and pretty exciting, particularly the first time! We were very grateful the caretaker Jessie helped us secure a jeep rental before we arrived and was available to help with a water issue that occurred while we stayed and was resolved that same day. Also appreciated all the tips on where to go and what to do while on Culebra. We would love to return!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Hilary Vartanian

We are a New York City family who is passionate about the the Caribbean, Puerto Rico and the environment. Having traveled the world we have found a true peace and a slice of paradise here on Culebra.

Why they chose this property

This house is one of a kind on a peaceful, protected part of the island. The house has always drawn great people and our repeat renters are a testament to the comfort and beauty of the island and our home.

What makes this property unique

a large property with neighbors few and far between, a friendly helpful caretaker and a home that has every amenity needed for a relaxing beach getaway. Fully stocked for a comfortable family or multiple couple getaway.

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Casita

Main House Guest Bedroom

Main House Master Bedroom

Main House Sleeping Alcove

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Casita Master Bath

Main House Master Bath

Outdoor Shower Main House

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